Medieval Times Reopens At Arundel Mills

HANOVER, MD — Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament will reopen its Arundel Mills location on Thursday. The jousting arena has been closed since the coronavirus pandemic began in March of 2020. The first show will come 385 days after the castle's last battle.

"We see a light at the end of the tunnel," Medieval Times President and CEO Perico Montaner said in a press release. "Soon valiant knights on horseback will be charging through it."

Medieval Times is classified as a large indoor venue. Gov. Larry Hogan permitted these arenas to expand to 50 percent capacity starting March 12.

Attendees will spread out across the 65,000-square-foot amphitheater. Patrons must mask up, undergo a temperature check and stay away from other parties.

The theater said it is also taking these precautions:

• Minimizing contact during entry
• Disinfecting high-touch surfaces multiple times per show
• Offering digital menus and throw-away table cards
• Screening employees before each shift
• Requiring staffers to mask up at all teams and wear gloves while handling food or drink
• Providing disposable silverware upon request

"We’ve created a substantial reopening plan that ensures our guests and staff remain safe, without compromising the majesty and excitement fans expect from our tournaments," Montaner added.

The show will still include a four-course meal and two hours of jousting. Customers can visit medievaltimes.com or call 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878) to buy tickets.

The Hanover site is the sixth Medieval Times to reopen. Four more remain closed around the country. The company plans to bring back 2,000 employees as it returns to business.

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